JOE MANERI QUARTET "GET READY TO RECEIVE YOURSELF" Ⓟ & ⓒ 1995 LEO RECORDS LEO LAB CD 010 Made in UK Joe Maneri, a free jazz saxophonist and clarinetist from New York. His son, Mat, is also a free jazz violinist and they have often performed together. Joe, born in 1927, recorded this album in 1993 at the age of 66, making him a late bloomer as this was his first album released outside of self-production. However, it is said that this album became a turning point when Steve Lake, a producer at ECM Records, introduced it to Manfred Eicher, leading to Maneri's later works on labels such as ECM and HAT HUT. The lineup includes his son Mat on violin, John Lockwood on bass, and Randy Peterson on drums. They perform passionate free improvisations. ① Snake Time 6:55 ② Pres 4:05 ③ One Track Minds 5:20 ④ Skippin' Thru The Turnips 2:28 ⑤ Evolve 7:51 ⑥ Anton 3:19 ⑦ Be-hop 2:41 ⑧ Body And Soul – E. Heyman / F. Eyton / J. Green / R. Sour 8:08 ⑨ Get Ready To Receive Yourself 6:17 ⑩ Don't Look Now 2:47 All Compositions by Joe Maneri Quartet Reeds – Joe Maneri Violin – Mat Maneri Bass – John Lockwood (Tracks: 1, 3, 5, 8 to 10) Drums – Randy Peterson Recorded at Personasound, 1993 There are two tiny black dots the size of a needlepoint on the disc, but it has been confirmed that they do not affect playback at all. There is some slight staining on the back of the booklet, as shown in the image. # Free Jazz # Free Improvisation # Avant Garde Jazz